0406.30.55.00 - Cheeses made from sheep's milk

This HTS classification, 0406.30.55.00, specifically covers processed cheeses that are not grated or powdered and are made exclusively from sheep's milk. Processed cheese in this context refers to products manufactured by melting one or more cheeses, with or without emulsifying salts, and can include other ingredients like milk, cream, or flavorings. The key defining characteristic for this subheading is the sole use of sheep's milk as the base ingredient.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 0406.30.56.00, which pertains to processed cheeses described under general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered according to its specific provisions. Unlike 0406.30.55.00, which focuses on the milk source, the sibling category addresses specific tariff provisions and potential special entry conditions.

As 0406.30.55.00 is a leaf node, it does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this subheading relies on confirming that the product is indeed a processed cheese, is not grated or powdered, and is exclusively derived from sheep's milk, adhering to the established definitions of "processed cheese" within the HTS framework. Examples could include processed sheep's milk cheese blocks or spreads.